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Jeffrey Pines Thrive at Unprecedented 12,600 Feet Elevation

4/24/2025

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In a groundbreaking discovery, Professor Hugh Safford found Jeffrey pines thriving at elevations exceeding 12,600 feet in Sequoia National Park, defying previous records. This surprising revelation suggests that climate change is enabling these trees to flourish in once-uninhabitable regions, underscoring the critical role of field studies in grasping ecological transformations.

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In a groundbreaking discovery, Professor Hugh Safford found Jeffrey pines thriving at elevations exceeding 12,600 feet in Sequoia National Park, defying previous records. This surprising revelation suggests that climate change is enabling these trees to flourish in once-uninhabitable regions, underscoring the critical role of field studies in grasping ecological transformations.